Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (98 Rentals)

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$1,000 - $2,250
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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230 S Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29205

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$1,120 - $1,465

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Base Rent$1,120 - $1,465
Total Monthly Price$1,120 - $1,465
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ravenwood Hills

4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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property at 629 Kentucky St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
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property at 1507 Brennen Rd
$1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1507 Brennen Rd

ColumbiaSC29206

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property at 2217 Blossom St
$1,350 - $1,650
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2217 Blossom St

ColumbiaSC29205

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property at 619 King St
$1,470

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Base Rent$1,470
Total Monthly Price$1,470
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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619 King St, Unit 402

619 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
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property at 1100 Wheat St
$1,495 - $1,950
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1100 Wheat St

ColumbiaSC29201

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Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Claire Tower priced from $850. Towers At Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $874. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claire TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Towers At Forest AcresCamelliaStudio,1BA$874
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
The DylanD-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$950
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$975
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,219 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Hub Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St1906 Greene St2BR,1BA$1.30
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex2332 Stark St2BR,1BA$1.44
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.34

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Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC

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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Melrose Heights, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose Heights is under $1,120.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Heights is Claire Tower which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $1,537.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Melrose Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Melrose Heights?

Cheap apartments in Melrose Heights have an average cost of $459 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.

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